China News Agency, Moscow, May 30 (Reporter Tian Bing) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had phone calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Zelensky on the 30th, discussing the situation in Ukraine, ensuring the safety of shipping in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov, etc. issues were exchanged.
According to the Kremlin website, Putin and Erdogan had an in-depth exchange of views on bilateral cooperation, mainly in the economic and trade field.
The leaders of the two countries reached an agreement on further strengthening mutually beneficial cooperation in energy, transportation and tourism and other fields, and exchanged views on regional hotspot issues.
In response to the situation in Ukraine, the two sides discussed issues such as ensuring safe navigation in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov and eliminating the threat of mines in the waters.
Putin said that Russia is willing to cooperate with the Turkish side to promote the smooth transportation of goods by sea, including grain exports from Ukrainian ports.
Putin pointed out that in view of the short-sighted financial and economic policies of Western countries causing problems in the global food market, if the West lifts relevant sanctions against Russia, Russia is ready to export a large amount of fertilizers and agricultural products.
According to Turkey's Anadolu news agency, Erdogan reiterated during the call that Turkey is willing to continue to contribute to the peaceful resolution of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict.
He emphasized that measures need to be taken to restore the basis of peace between Russia and Ukraine as soon as possible, minimize the negative impact of the war, and create an atmosphere of trust between the two sides.
Erdogan emphasized that if Russia and Ukraine reach an agreement in principle, Turkey is ready to invite Russia, Ukraine and the United Nations to meet in Istanbul to discuss the possible establishment of a monitoring mechanism.
According to the Turkish President's Office, Erdogan had a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the same day, and the two sides discussed the latest development of the situation in Ukraine.
Erdogan said that Turkey has made every effort to facilitate negotiations between Ukraine and Russia and will continue to provide necessary support, including mediation.
He emphasized that the Turkish side attaches great importance to the plan to establish a safe corridor for the maritime export of Ukrainian agricultural products.
Erdogan said that, as a principle, Turkmenistan proposed to establish a monitoring center in Istanbul with the participation of Russia, Ukraine and the United Nations. Turkmenistan has a positive attitude towards participating in the activities of the center.
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